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Celebrity Bakers Face Showstopping Challenges on Great Celebrity Bake Off
Viewers of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer witnessed some truly inspired, and occasionally unsettling, creations in the latest episode. In the recent Channel 4 broadcast, famous faces took on the signature, technical, and showstopper rounds, all in the name of charity. The celebrity bakers were tasked with producing delectable crumpets, demonstrating piping precision, and constructing a pie masterpiece paying homage to their personal heroes.
Celebrity Line-up and Heroic Inspirations
This week’s participant roster included writer and actress Meera Syal, comedian and actor Tommy Tiernan, recognized for his role in Derry Girls, comedian Adam Buxton, and musician and actress Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known as Self Esteem. For the showstopper challenge, each star unveiled their chosen icon. Tiernan opted for folk legend Bob Dylan, immortalizing him in a pecan pie. Buxton crafted a cherry pie dedicated to director Ridley Scott, while Syal presented a vibrant pie inspired by artist Frida Kahlo, and Taylor baked a sweet tribute to George Michael.
Adam Buxton’s ‘Alien’ Pie Sparks Social Media Buzz
Despite the range of creative tributes, it was Adam Buxton’s pie that seized online attention. His showstopper, intended as an homage to Ridley Scott, director of Alien, replicated the infamous “chestburster” scene from the thriller. The comedian fashioned a pie featuring a banana sculpted to mimic the extraterrestrial creature erupting from the centre, resulting in a deliberately gruesome visual.
Judges’ Reaction and Viewer Responses
During the judging segment on The Great British Bake Off, judges struggled to contain their amusement as Buxton’s ‘alien’ creation proved somewhat misshapen upon presentation. However, they applauded the contestant’s “valiant effort” and the pie’s palatable flavour, according to reports.
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) erupted with commentary. One viewer commented, “Adam’s alien creation is probably the most repulsive and disgusting creation I’ve seen on #GBBO for some time.” Another user echoed this sentiment, stating, “That image is nightmare fuel.” A third post humorously remarked, “Paul and Prue tasting alien pie [sick emoji] they sure do earn their wages on that show!”
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Meera Syal Earns Hollywood Handshake
Amidst the showstopper drama, Meera Syal excelled in the signature bake. Her exceptional crumpets garnered the coveted ‘Hollywood Handshake’ from judge Paul Hollywood.
Overjoyed by the accolade, Syal exclaimed, “I can die happy now. It really matters if someone enjoys your food.”
Technical Challenge and Star Baker
The technical challenge presented the celebrity bakers with the formidable task of creating a Lambeth Cake. The complexity of the bake led to comedic moments as contestants grappled with the intricate piping demands.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor ultimately triumphed in the technical. Her competitors encountered mishaps, including inadvertently leaving paper within their cakes.
Viewers expressed their enjoyment of the episode’s baking challenges. One enthusiast posted, “Who doesn’t love a crumpet!”
Others voiced support for the participants, with one tweet reading, “Good luck to all taking part for such an important cause!”
Ultimately, Meera Syal’s outstanding savoury bakes secured her position as star baker.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer will return next Sunday at 7.40pm on Channel 4.